Senior Network Operations Analyst

State-of-Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

156% state-matched retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance (79% employer paid)

Life Insurance $20,000

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking an IT Operations Analyst III to provide senior-level support for core network devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless systems. You will coordinate projects across agencies, implement patches and upgrades, and document procedures to improve performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in IT/CS or related field with several years of hands-on networking experience, and the ability to train others while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or two-year technical degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Three to five years of work experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrade of large networks.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support for Core Firewall, Routers, Wireless, and Switch configuration and maintenance.
• Coordinate multiple networking projects across agencies; install and decommission equipment as needed.
• Evaluate systems, apply patches/upgrades, and document procedures for clients and staff.
• Train new hires and provide ongoing guidance to analysts.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Firewall configuration

Switching/Routing

Wireless networking

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS

Job description

State of Nebraska is seeking an IT Operations Analyst III to provide senior-level support for core network devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless systems. You will coordinate projects across agencies, implement patches and upgrades, and document procedures to improve performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in IT/CS or related field with several years of hands-on networking experience, and the ability to train others while traveling as needed.